PARTNERS CAPITAL SOLUTIONS

The Private Portfolio Capital Provider for Real Estate Professionals

Partners Capital Solutions, Inc. (“PCS”)

is the private portfolio lender and equity provider. We make our own decisions and invest directly from our own private portfolio funds, which exceed $100 million. We provide both debt and equity solutions for commercial and residential deals from $2.5 million to $15 million in the Western United States.

We create structured finance solutions customized to meet our client’s needs, and they rely on us as trusted advisors. We understand their business, assess their needs, and use our knowledge of the complete capital stack to structure optimal solutions. We commit and close quickly.

From complete application to close in 3 weeks or less.

Recent Deals

Introducing PCS Financing for Hotels

To acquire, renovate and reposition limited service and extended stay hotels

Flagged and well-located independents preferred

$2.5 million to $7.5 million, up to 70% LTC

New, Builder-Friendly Financing for Luxury Homes

Streamlined Process

Private money with development expertise

Creative solutions

Speed & Certainty – close in 3 weeks

Loans $1 million – $4 million, up to 80% LTC

Programmatic Build-to-Suit Solutions

For Multiple-Location Build-to-Suit deals for retail and commercial tenants

Bridge Loans & Equity Capital

Experienced, Professional Real Estate Investors and Developers

Our Clients are professional real estate investors and developers poised to capitalize on current opportunities. They’re smart, experienced and driven. When they create a deal they want it to close quickly, without a lot of hassle. They work at the fast pace of the market, and want a financial partner who does too. Our clients occasionally create deals too complex for other lenders in the under $15 million market to understand, on deadlines tighter than other lenders can meet.

That’s why they choose Partners Capital Solutions, and why they stick with us.

We make our own decisions and invest our own funds.

Our seasoned team reviews projects and issues term sheets within days or hours of a request.

We work quickly and close on time, usually within 3 weeks but if needed in days.

PCS is a one-stop capital source. Beyond debt, we also can provide equity financing and mezzanine capital solutions for qualified projects.

We understand even the most complex deals, and create sophisticated, structured financing solutions to meet our clients’ needs every time.

Here's what some of Our Clients have to say about PCS:

“I work with PCS for their knowledgeable people, their fast turnaround, and because they package debt & equity for my deals.”

Rick Hauser, Gallery Homes LLC

“PCS gets it and they save us time and aggravation all around. We didn’t have to explain to them the specialized projects we do, they understood right away. The first project with PCS we closed the loan in three weeks and draws were quick and easy. I spent my time on the job, not filling out piles of paperwork. And financing the second and third project with PCS was even faster and easier.”

Hardy Wronske, Heyday Partnership

“PCS understands real estate, they’re easy to work with, they’re customer oriented, and they’re fast and efficient at execution. Their rates are a little more than a bank, but their service and speed are worth it.

On the first deal we brought to PCS, we started working with a traditional lender before Thanksgiving and were still waiting for the appraisal the week after Christmas. The bank said the appraisal would take another two to three weeks, so we called PCS. PCS got everything done and the deal closed in two weeks. In a deal time is money, and PCS saves us time.”

Robert Stenson, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Equassure Inc.

“Our clients are expanding rapidly and we need a capital provider that can keep up with our fast pace. PCS can. They created a build-to-suit financing program for us that has financed 12 stores over the past 18 months, including 5 stores in just 7 weeks. With PCS, great service is the rule. They know our business as well as we do, and maybe better in some situations, so more than a lender they’re a resource. We’re not re-creating the wheel with each transaction, so we can put new deals together in days instead of months. In our niche, being able to move quickly gives us a real advantage. And when we’re in a rush, PCS will move mountains to put it together on the schedule we need.”

David Lich, Chief Financial Officer, Dynamic Development Company LLC

“PCS’s credibility is very high and the principals behind the company are well known and well respected in the industry. They’re excellent at execution and doing what they say they’ll do. They are also very creative when it’s needed, and understand the real estate collateral underlying the loan. PCS can do just about any kind of deal that makes sense.”

Robert Abbasi, President of RTI Properties, Inc.

Brokers Welcome! PCS appreciates the value and needs of mortgage and property brokers. You want a lender to solve your client’s needs effectively and quickly. We assess projects within days and create customized solutions to meet your client’s needs quickly. And we incorporate brokers’ fees into the documents to be paid directly from escrow in a process that is smooth and transparent to all parties. If your client needs financing, please contact PCS today!

Sophisticated, Structured Financing for Real Estate Deals Up to $15 Million

Partners Capital Solutions is a one-stop capital source. We understand your business and create solutions to meet your financing needs in every deal. PCS provides:

Western United States

Equity

PCS is a direct provider of equity in addition to debt finance and structures its equity investments quickly to enable our customers to take advantage of market opportunities and act decisively.

The company provides equity financing for acquisition, refurbishing, and repositioning of real estate projects. Because the principals of PCS are themselves owners and former developers of both commercial and residential properties, PCS has a keen understanding of what our customers need to seize an opportunity. We provide our clients with much more than just capital; we provide the insight, experience and knowledge to help our customers succeed.

We understand that decision speed is a key element to take advantage of a deal. You will work with the decision makers from the outset, not a third party that needs to either find the funds, or obtain approvals from others. PCS invests our private portfolio funds directly, and we can make a decision on any deal within 72 hours of submission of the proposed transaction to us.

Contact us for more information at (818) 914-2699.

This is not a commitment to lend. Financing subject to credit and collateral approval. Other restrictions may apply. Programs, terms and conditions subject to change without notice.

Brokers Welcome!

PCS appreciates the value and needs of mortgage and property brokers. You want a lender to solve your client’s needs effectively and quickly. We assess projects within days and create customized solutions to meet your client’s needs quickly. And we incorporate brokers’ fees into the documents to be paid directly from escrow in a process that is smooth and transparent to all parties. If your client needs financing, please contact PCS today!.

Partners Capital Solutions, Inc. (“PCS”)

is a private equity fund manager formed to take advantage of current market opportunities and provide secured debt to experienced sponsors. PCS is not a “loan to own” model and our goal is to conservatively fund projects that we believe will succeed under current market realities. Our underwriting process comes from over 100 years combined experience in traditional and conservative real estate lending that focused on People, Credit, and Real Estate. Our investors are high net worth individuals who share this philosophy and who generally have significant real estate experience. Our investors also serve as advisors to the management team. Most importantly, five of our investors serve on our investment committee and review and approve all loans made by the fund.

Investment Philosophy

Do business with experienced sponsors

Loans for assets with new basis reflecting today’s valuations and expectations

To request PCS information as a prospective investor, please fill out the request form below. You may also call us directly at 818.914.2699.

PCS is operated by a team of highly experienced real estate professionals

with long and successful track records in lending, development, and property management. With over one hundred years of combined experience in real estate, the principals of PCS have the experience to navigate the current market and provide value to developers and real estate investors.

Gary LeffChief Executive Officer

Gary has extensive expertise in real property operations, leasing, financing, management, construction, development, acquisitions and dispositions. He started out building single family homes, diversified into commercial properties, and over 40 years in the business he has built a portfolio that today owns or controls over 2 million square feet of commercial, industrial, and residential property, primarily in Southern California. Gary’s real estate industry involvement has extended beyond development and financing into other related businesses, as co-founder of Execu-Data, Inc and as a founding investor in ARCS Commercial Mortgage LP. ARCS was one of the largest originators of FNMA multi-family loans and was acquired by PNC Bank. Mr. Leff received his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge.

Tim WhiteChief Operating Officer

Tim is PCS’ Chief Operating Officer, having joined our firm in February, 2016. Tim was with ARCS Commercial Mortgage Co., L.P. and its acquirer, PNC Bank, from 1993 – 2015. He served as President of PNC ARCS LLC, and most recently, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of PNC Real Estate’s Multifamily segment. The ARCS platform has been one of the nation’s largest multifamily lenders for the past two decades, originating more than $45 billion. ARCS/PNC was recognized in several years during Tim’s employment tenure as Fannie Mae’s largest DUS lender, and received several awards from Fannie Mae for operational excellence as well. Tim has served on numerous multifamily committees for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including 9 years on Fannie Mae’s DUS Advisory Council (4 as Vice Chairman). In 2014, Tim received special recognition and a Lifetime Service Award from Fannie Mae. Tim is also a licensed California attorney, and having served of counsel to Pillsbury Madison & Sutro from 1990 – 1993, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Company from 1980 – 1989. Tim began his career as an attorney in the Law Division of United California Bank, where he worked from 1977 – 1980. Tim was admitted to the California bar in December, 1977, having received his JD degree from Santa Clara University in 1977, and his undergraduate degree with distinction, from San Jose State University in 1974.

Scott TaylorManaging Director

Scott is PCS’ Managing Director, having joined the firm in July 2016. Prior to joining PCS, Scott worked for Wells Fargo Bank for over 10 years and was elevated to Senior Vice President where he focused on originating and managing investor real estate loans and working with real estate related companies on their banking relationships. Scott managed a large and complex portfolio of clients and was responsible for the underwriting process, credit approval, credit quality management, and profitability of his portfolio. Scott started his real estate lending career at Mid-State Bank & Trust in 2004 as a Relationship Manager in Santa Barbara.

Scott earned a BS in Business Administration – Finance and minor in Economics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated the California Banking Association’s Commercial Lending School.

Heather FarleyChief Financial Officer

Heather is responsible for finance, accounting, cash management and human resources at PCS. She also is CFO of Mid Valley Properties and its related companies, where her experience has included overseeing asset management, financial reporting, cash management, tax compliance and risk management for over 40 legal entities. Heather started her career at Ernst &Young LLP as a manager in their Technology, Communications and Entertainment practice serving both public and private companies. She has extensive experience in assurance and advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence and public filings. Heather is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science Management degree from the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

Robert CianiChief Underwriting Officer

Robert Ciani brings over 20 years commercial real estate experience to PCS. Mr. Ciani has been involved in 100’s of real estate transaction totaling over $3 Billion in real estate holdings as a mortgage banker, broker and underwriter. Mr. Ciani was owner of a contracting underwriting company who’s clients were major Wall Street Investment banking firms. Additionally, he has been an asset manager for approximately two million square feet of retail assets.

Bruce SteinSenior Regional Sales Manager

Bruce’s 28-year tenure in real estate has spanned hospitality, office, multifamily, industrial, retail and single-family. He’s managed $850 million in commercial portfolios and $1.0 billion in brokerage transactions, executed $1.2 billion in financings, raised $200 million in equity and negotiated $150 million in troubled loans. Bruce oversaw real estate investment at Shamrock Capital Advisors. He raised and managed a $100 million fund that made leveraged investments in hotels and was co-manager of Genesis LA Real Estate Fund, an $85 million fund that provided mezzanine financing and preferred equity. Bruce is a licensed California Real Estate Broker, and for 7 years he was a member of the Board of Directors of the L.A. Real Estate & Construction Industries Council for City of Hope. Bruce earned a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and a Master of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge.

Michael JinRegional Sales Manager

Mike originates new business, manages client relationships, and participates in credit analysis, loan structuring, and compliance activities. Prior to PCS, he was an acquisitions analyst for Gary Leff at LT Development, an infill residential development company building single family and condominium housing in Southern California. Mike received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tufts University, worked as a web developer for several years, and moved to Los Angeles and began his real estate career in 2005.

Andrea BannisterLoan Servicing

Andrea has been with PCS since 2011 she services loans, and provides both customer and investor support. Prior to PCS, she was a premium accounting representative at Explorer Insurance Company, and a senior loan processor at StoneCreek Capital Mortgage. Andrea received her undergraduate at Columbia Southern University and is pursuing her MBA with University of Maryland University College.

Terri LevyLoan Closer

Terri is responsible for obtaining and reviewing the required due diligence and documentation necessary to facilitate effective loan processing and timely loan closings for PCS. Prior to PCS Terri worked as a Commercial Loan Closer at Pacific Southwest Realty Services, providing the effective support needed for acquisition and refinance loan closings. Terri also has extensive experience as a Senior Escrow Officer for Perennial Escrow, Inc. and Brentwood Escrow, Inc., where she processed and closed high liability transactions for commercial, retail, multi-family, industrial, residential and vacant land real estate, and 1031 tax deferred exchanges. Terri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Davis.